Oscar Diaz’s third Durham outpost is accessible, delicious, and stands out as an expression of the chef’s continued evolution.
Food & Drink
Father-Son Duo Deliver Comfort Food With a Dollop of Nostalgia
Shane and Isaiah Jernigan’s Durham-based food delivery service, Family Meal, embodies its name.
A Big Name in Small-Scale Farming
Ten Mothers Farm in Cedar Grove sets the “gold standard” for produce subscription programs.
To Keep Up With Demand, Oakwood Pizza Box to Open Takeout Location
As the company grows, owner Anthony Guerra wants to make sure that employees also reap the benefits. The result is a unique profit-share program for long-term employees.
Lunch Money: In the Queue at Durham’s Que Dogs
Is it possible to find a satisfying meal for under $15 in 2025? In the INDY’s new column, Lena Geller visits Durham’s most affordable lunch spots to find out.
Pouring One Out for Bowbarr, One-of-a-Kind Carrboro Artist Dive
Owners John Bowman and Amanda Barr say that the bar, a West Rosemary staple since 2010, will close at the end of April.
Despite a 200 lb Cheese Loss, Wedgewood Forges Ahead
After a few setbacks, Carrboro’s popular cut-to-order shop will open next month as Wedgewood Cheese Bar, inside the old Carolina Car Wash building.
How One Durham Coffee Shop Is Weathering Shifting Federal Policies
At Whisk & Rye, co-owners Andy Olivares and Shelby Smith haven’t raised prices for a cup of coffee yet—but a volatile market is stretching margins thin.
“You Just Have to Be Hungry”: Community Fridges Address Food Insecurity In the Triangle
Across the Triangle, numerous organizations have come together to keep free community fridges in Durham and Chapel Hill stocked.
From Coffee to Cocktails, Triangle Cafes Serve as a Home Base for Remote Workers
Transitional cafes like Sir Walter Coffee, The Daily Beer Bar, and The Can Opener have shaken up remote work culture by offering spaces for workers to stay at all day.

